Antioxidant supplements take part in a protective role for our general health.  Antioxidants supplements are theoretical to postpone the oxidation reactions which are is caused by the free radicals. The Free radicals are extremely reactive unstable atoms produced in our body that can damage cells causing to ageing and a number of diseases. They can damage the DNA, proteins and other cellular structures like the cell organelles and membranes.

The reactions of free radicals in the cell, and subsequent damage inflicted has been associated with various disorders and chronic diseases including atherosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes and also inflammatory conditions

Antioxidants supplements are able to slow down or obstruct these dangerous reactions in the body.  They can halt the oxidation reaction with intermediates or directly. They react with the free radicals and put off the oxidation reaction from occurring. 

Antioxidants supplements can be used as tablets and capsules or taken as dietary supplements. They can provide a range of benefits for our health. (more…)

Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that is highly dense in healthful nutrients that help many ailments.

Pregnant women:  The high content of folic acid, calcium and other minerals in asparagus are important in reducing the risk of birth defects and low birth weight.  The diuretic effect of the juice is also a big help in reducing water retention in pregnant women.

PMS symptoms:  The diuretic effect of asparagus juice helps relieve premenstrual swelling and bloating.  The magnesium in this wonder juice also help relieve irritability, fatigue, depression, etc.

Kidney:  The diuretic and alkaline properties of asparagus help prevent or dissolve kidney stones.  It helps break up oxalic acid crystals formed in the kidney. (more…)

Maybe you never could stand the taste or smell of Asparagus but you would be amazed at all the health benefits that little vegetable has.
Below are the great health benefits from the wonderful food of Asparagus…

• Add more asparagus to your diet to lover cholesterol
• Asparagus has anti-cancer agents – especially lung cancer
• Eat asparagus when you are pregnant or thinking about conceiving – because of it being high in folic acid it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida
• Great for your heart
• Great food to help treat depression
• Great for your gastrointestinal tract and your colon (more…)

Asparagus is a member of the lily family which includes leeks, garlic and onions. It has a spear top with bud-like, compact and pointed head. There are few hundred varieties of asparagus but only a few numbers is edible.  The variety we eat is usually green or greenish purple in color. There is also a white variety which is grown underground to preserve its delicate flavor.  But these sunlight-deprived stalks also lack the goodness of chlorophyll.

Asparagus is expensive compared to other more common vegetables simply because it is harvested by hand.
Asparagus is an alkaline food which is rich in protein but low in calories and carbohydrates.  One cup of asparagus supplies only 24 calories, almost half of which are derived from protein.  Asparagus is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin K,
folic acid (263 micrograms per cup), vitamins C and A, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin B6.  It has an excellent ratio of potassium (288 milligrams per cup) to sodium (19.8 milligrams per up).

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